Writing Good Invention Disclosures
Two Day Class - For Scientists and Engineers
Objective:
This two day training course provides basic instruction and practical exercises for engineers and scientists to write invention disclosures for patent applications filed and prosecuted in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or the Patent Office). No previous patent experience or legal training is required. By the end of the two day course, the participants will be able to write detailed descriptions of inventions and Invention Disclosures that will lead to good patents. A brief outline of material covered follows:
Day 1
Patent Overview
- Why the company needs and wants patents
- You are an inventor of patentable inventions
- What is the invention?
- Types of patents
- Conditions for patentability
Writing Invention Disclosures
- Patent Process
- What makes a good invention disclosure?
- Completing Invention Disclosure Form
- Writing a detailed description
Day 2
Working with Your Patent Attorney
- Writing a patent application
- Preparing drawings
- Drafting claims (elements and scope)
Written Detailed Description
- Requirements to meet in Detailed Description
- What is the prior art?
- Written description of the claimed invention
- Practice the claimed invention
- Written detailed descriptions for claims and drawings
Other Parts of Patent Application
- Specification: Background, Summary, and Abstract
- Disclosure of prior art
Prosecution Process
- Patent prosecution process and timeline
- Importance of detailed written descriptions during patent prosecution
U.S. Patent Office Resources for Patent Applications
- Search for Prior Art on the Patent Office website
- Federal and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Codes, Rules and Procedure
- Requirements for drawings and figures
- Making changes to the patent application once filed
Exercises for Participants
- Practice describing the invention and prior art
- Practice writing detailed description of the claimed invention
- Evaluate the detailed description and claims in view of prior art
- Practice completing the Invention Disclosure
Contact Beem Patent Law to discuss available training courses.
